Argos has confirmed the messages are fraudulent and customers are advised not to click on them

Customers have been sharing screengrabs of the message on Facebook in a warning to others.

Mike Selby wrote: "Received a scam sms message today. I've never had a sms on my phone from argos stating my name, and with a dodgy looking link."

An Argos social media representative replied: " I do apologise for this. Please disregard this message. We have recently had an issue with scam messages being sent to customers."

Sasha Isherwood also posted a similar warning, saying: "If anyone gets a message off argos with this message ignore it its a scam your not getting a iphone 7 for free the websites also fake because it has no padlock or http in front of the web address, phoned up argos they confirmed its a scam so be careful".

It's not the only scam doing the rounds - others with Argos cards have reported receiving a message saying they are due a refund and are asked to click on a link to process it.

However customers say the URL takes them to a website asking for personal details including their name, address, full card details and card limit.

Aisha Bassi is among others warning people on Facebook by sharing a screenshot of the message, which reads: "You have a refund of £180 for your argos card, please confirm your details to activate your refund."

Action Fraud, the UK's national fraud and cyber crime reporting centre, is warning people not to open the link and to instead report it to them directly.

How To Spot A What’sApp Scam Message

It asks you to forward the messageIt asks you to click on a link to “activate” a new feature

It says that you have to pay to use WhatsApp (WhatsApp is a free app. We will never ask you to pay to use WhatsApp and you do not have to do anything to use WhatsApp for free.)

A spokesperson told the Mirror: “We are aware of fraudulent text messages claiming to be from high street retailers that can lead to fraudsters harvesting your personal banking information.

“Fraudsters will send you a text message that asks you to reply with your personal or banking details, or to call or text a premium-rate number they have created to run up a large bill. This is called smishing. Contact like this is designed to convince you to hand over valuable personal details or your money.

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“Don’t assume anyone who’s sent you a text message is who they say they are. If a text message asks you to make a payment, log in to an online account or offers you a deal, be cautious and report it to Action Fraud online or call 0300 123 2040.”

In November, Argos customers in Ireland were targeted by scammers offering €500 voucher giveaways from the retailer.

A spokesperson said consumers “should always be mindful of phishing scams. This message is not from Argos and we’re advising customers to delete it”.

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